Frosh launches Maryland hate crime hotline.
'Ater increased reports of hate speech in the state, Maryland's Attorney General Brian Frosh on Thursday launched a hotline for victims to report the crimes.
Frosh said in a statement that "Maryland is not immune" to a national "outbreak" of hate incidents targeting racial minorities, Muslims, Jews, immigrants and LGBT people.
The state's top law enforcement officer encouraged victims to report it to local law enforcement, and said calls made to his office on the hotline (1-866-481-8361) would be referred to local officials.
Frosh on Monday said there was an "upwelling" in reports of intolerant conduct and he wanted to reiterate such incidents can be criminal.'>>>
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Van Hollen applauds Frosh's effort. 'I applaud Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh for taking the lead on this important issue. There can be no tolerance of hate and we need to act swiftly against those that feel the current environment is a time to prey on others.'
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